Magnolia is a character study of the lives of a diverse cast of characters. When it was released, it received a lot of critical praise. The script for the movie was written around songs by Aimee Mann, which makes even more of a cinematic standout. However, there are other notable additions to the soundtrack not…
Born in 1932, Petula Clark is a British singer and actress who has had an illustrious career spanning more than six decades. She grew up in Surrey, England, and made her stage debut at nine. Her big break came in 1954 when she starred in the West End production of “The Boy Friend.” She starred…
Phil Vassar is an American country music artist born on November 28, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He spent his early childhood in the small town of Bedford, Virginia. After his parents divorced, Vassar moved to Nashville with his mother and younger sister. There, he taught himself how to play guitar and began writing songs. He…
‘Love Actually’ is a 2003 romantic comedy with a Christmas theme that was written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Emma Thompson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Keira Knightly, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Martin Freeman, Olivia Olson, and Andrew Lincoln. Several…
Soundtracks make films and other educational or entertainment recordings more enjoyable. They kind of hook the audience to the specific TV program, film, drama, book, video game, or radio program. There are various commercially released soundtrack albums, some of which will entice you while others, well, may sound misplaced. Released in 1998 March is The…
There’s something about silence that is both calming and eerie at the same time. Whether it’s the silence after a loud explosion or just spending a few moments in silence to clear your head, there’s something special about it. These 10 songs explore the various aspects of silence and its meaning to different people. From…
Soul, a 2020 film, is a treat for the ears and eyes. Unsurprisingly, jazz music takes center stage in this film, creating a captivating soundtrack. This spectacular computer-animated, comedy-drama film was written by Kemp Powers, Pete Docter, and Mike Jones. Pixar Animation Studios produced the film. Soul: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the title of…
There is an art to creating a superb film soundtrack that guarantees the music is as deeply buried in one’s memory as the film’s storyline or characters are. Crazy Heart is a drama film released in 2009 and was written and composed by Scott Cooper. The film was influenced by the 1987 novel of the…
Harry Connick Jr. has exemplified excellence in all aspects of the entertainment industry. For his recorded music and live performances, Connick Jr. has received various accolades and awards, including Tony nominations, Emmy Awards, as well as Grammy Awards. Harry Connick Jr. hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his musical career at a very young…